VISION
We are a progressive and sustainable Council who respects and
listens to the people.
The Way We Will Work
We will be engaged and have regular opportunities to listen.
We will have strong policy and budgets to ensure our programs
and services are progressive and sustainable.
Respect is shown in everything we do and we have acceptance of
all cultures in the Barkly Region and their practices.
We are a responsible Council that meets all of its regulatory and
social responsibilities.
We will be a responsive Council.
SUPPLEMENTARY AGENDA
ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING
FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2015
ALI CURUNG
The Ordinary Council Meeting of the Barkly Regional Council will be held in
Friday, 22 May 2015 at 12:00pm.
Edwina Marks
Chief Executive Officer
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AGENDA
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SUBJECT
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GENERAL BUSINESS AND MATTERS FOR NOTING REPORTS
9.11
9.12
9.13
9.14
Purkiss Reserve Change Rooms ..................................................................................... 3
Authorisation for planning permission - Ali Curung and Elliott ......................................... 4
Annual Business Plan and Budget 2015 - 2016 ............................................................... 5
Deputy President Position - February / June 2015 ........................................................... 7
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GENERAL BUSINESS AND MATTERS FOR NOTING
ITEM NUMBER
TITLE
REFERENCE
9.11
Purkiss Reserve Change Rooms
141474
AUTHOR
Hilton Logan, A/Director Operations
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
a) Endorse the additional expenditure of $100,554.85 to upgrade the swimming pool
complex change rooms and replacement light poles for the Tennant Creek swimming
pool as part of the Purkiss Reserve Upgrade project.
b) Put a submission forward to the Department of Local Government and Regions to
vary the Special Purpose Grant of $100,554.85 accordingly.
SUMMARY:
Director of Infrastructure would like to vary a SPG for installation of a house in Ampilatwatja
Community to fund the swimming pool complex change rooms. The change rooms are
substandard and will make the complex unprofessional on completion. At this time the
house in the community is not a priority.
BACKGROUND
1.
In 2014 Council submitted an application for staff housing at Ampilatwatja
Community. This was approved in early 2015 for $100,554.85. Since 2014 there
have been a number of changes to Ampilatwatja Community that has now raised
questions on the benefit of installing the house in this community. There has been
a reduction in staff numbers. There has also been a negotiation over Section 19
leases. The S19 lease is now for a period of 12 months. Council has been asked
to contribute to the house installation including connecting services, site
preparation, insurances and certification costs.
2.
Barkly Regional Council are constructing a new swimming pool complex at Purkiss
Reserve in Tennant Creek to the value of $3,500,000. The funding did not cover a
new change room at the complex, which will make the new portion look dislocated
and unprofessional. The block work in the change rooms are in reasonable
condition and can be repainted but there are structural issues including: wood rot in
the roofing purlins, damaged roofing sheets causing water damage, rusted door
frames, floor surface is rough and cracked, kerbing around change rooms showing
signs of concrete cancer and poses a tripping hazard, no disabled toilet and
requirement to install protection to the new urinal sensors.
ISSUE/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
Some of the issues have already been pointed out. A variation to this SPG will solve the
issues we have at the swimming pool complex. The need for housing in Ampilatwatja
Community has changed its focus over the last few months.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
The resolution will be timely as the Contractor at the swimming pool will have enough time to
source material and prepare a plan to construct within the contract time frame. Council will
have to prepare designs and estimates for the upgrade to be achieved.
ATTACHMENTS:
There are no attachments for this report.
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GENERAL BUSINESS AND MATTERS FOR NOTING
ITEM NUMBER
TITLE
REFERENCE
9.12
Authorisation for planning permission - Ali Curung and Elliott
141478
AUTHOR
Edwina Marks, Chief Executive Officer
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
a) Endorse the application from Julalikari Council Aboriginal Corporation to construct
transportable dwellings on land contained within the Lot locating the service centres
at both Ali Curung and Elliott.
SUMMARY:
Julalikari Coucil has received previous permission from Barkly Regional Council to build a
transportable dwelling on a parcel of Council land at Elliott and Ali Curung. The purpose of
these buildings is for case workers to interview participants on RJCP activities and overnight
if required. At the time permission was granted in 2013 Julalikari Council Aboriginal
Corporation (JCAC) did not require a development plan, however this is now required and
formal authorisation needs to be received from the Council. (See attachment)
BACKGROUND
Dept. of Lands, Planning and the Environment have requested a Development Plan for this
project. I am seeking authorisation from the land owner to proceed.
This matter has been in hand for sometime since 2013, however at the time the building
permits were submitted JCAC did not require a development plan because it was unzoned
land.
Permission to utilise these parcels of land in Elliott and Ali Curung is required to progress
this matter.
ISSUE/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
The lot is not intended to be subdivided therefore any lease agreement must reflect a
formula for utilities
CONSULTATION & TIMING
Local Boards and Authorities consulted during 2013 and 2014 and approval was minuted.
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GENERAL BUSINESS AND MATTERS FOR NOTING
ITEM NUMBER
TITLE
REFERENCE
9.13
Annual Business Plan and Budget 2015 - 2016
141480
AUTHOR
Edwina Marks, Chief Executive Officer
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
a) Endorse the following draft 2015-16 business plan and budget as the working draft
for exhibition on June 8 2015
b) Place draft 2015- 16 business plan and budget on exhibition for 28 days from June 8
2015
c) Ensure that the business plan and budget is discussed with Local Authorities during
that period and that it is available for public comment in all of Councils service
centres and Councils website
d) Report submissions and consultations back to Council by the required period with a
view to further endorsement on or before 31 July 2015
SUMMARY:
As part of Councils annual strategic planning processes, Council is required to ensure that
its annual budget and business plan are endorsed before July 31 2015.
BACKGROUND
As part of Councils annual strategic planning processes, Council is required to ensure that
its annual budget and business plan are endorsed before July 31 2015. The Departments
financial calendar is attached.
Detail in relation to annual planning can be found at the following link:http://www.dlgcs.nt.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0014/150503/Annual-Planning-for-LocalGovernment.pdf
ISSUE/OPTIONS/CONSEQUENCES
Councils 2015 – 2016 budget requires significant savings to be achieved across the
organization. These will be implemented as a series of austerity cuts to existing expenditure
together with a defined payroll strategy in order to achieve a balanced budget and meet the
expectations of the community.
CONSULTATION & TIMING
This budget will be workshopped at Councils strategic planning session on 23 and 24 May
2015. In addition this budget and annual business plan will go out for further comment on 8
June 2015 for public consultation across the region with a view to all submissions being
considered and any changes made reviewed and adopted by July 31 2015.
ATTACHMENTS:
1 Local-Government-Financial-Year-Planner.pdf
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Attachment 1
Local-Government-Financial-Year-Planner.pdf
Attachment 1
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GENERAL BUSINESS AND MATTERS FOR NOTING
ITEM NUMBER
TITLE
REFERENCE
9.14
Deputy President Position - February / June 2015
141488
AUTHOR
Courtney Barber, Executive Assistant to the CEO
RECOMMENDATION
That Council
a) Receive and note that the new Deputy President, Cr. Joyce Taylor for the 1 July to
31 October 2015 period as per the four (4) month rotating roster.
b) Elected Members nominate to be on the Deputy President Schedule from 1 March
2016 through to 31 July 2017.
BACKGROUND
At the 19 March 2015 meeting Council endorsed that Cr. Tony Boulter carry out the role of
Deputy President for the period of February through to 30 June 2015.
As per the below table Cr. Taylor is due to act as Deputy President from 1 July 2015 through
to 31 October 2015.
Elected Member
Period
Cr. Bob Bagnall
Cr. Noel Hayes
Cr. Pat Braun
Cr. Joyce Taylor
Cr. Tim Price
Cr. Tony Boulter
Cr. Narelle Bremner
Cr. Lucy Jackson
Cr. Ray Aylett
Cr. Jennifer Mahoney
Cr. Eileen Bonney
Cr. Noel Hayes
Cr. Pat Braun
Cr. Bob Bagnall
Cr. Tony Boulter
Cr. Joyce Taylor
Cr. Narelle Bremner
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
April/August 2012 Completed
August/December 2012 Completed
December 2012/April 2013 Completed
April/August 2013 Completed
August/December 2013 Withdrew from the position
August/September 2013 Completed (withdrew after 1 month)
September 2013 / February 2014 Completed
February / June 2014 Withdrew from the position
February / June 2014 Completed
June / October 2014 Leave of absence not appilable to hold
June / October 2014 Resigned from Office
June / October 2014 Completed
October 2014 / February 2015 Withdrew from the position
October 2014 / February 2015 Completed
February / 30 June 2015 Completed
1 July 2015 / 31 October 2015
1 November 2015/28 February 2016
1 March 2016 / 31 March 2016
1 April 2016 / 31 July 2016
1 August 2016 / 30 November 2016
1 December 2016 / 31 March 2017
1 April 2017 / 31 July 2017 (August 2017 election)
Due to the Election being postponed to August 2017, Elected Members are to nominate
themselves to be a part of the Deputy President Schedule from 1 March 2016 through to 31
July 2017.
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